Luxury resorts and travel experiences across Asia and beyond welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with curated dining, wellness rituals, and cultural celebrations
As the Year of the Fire Horse arrives on February 17, 2026, luxury properties from Bali to Singapore are preparing elaborate celebrations that honor Lunar New Year traditions while offering guests modern interpretations of age-old customs. These experiences range from beachfront reunion dinners to mountaintop temple blessings, each thoughtfully designed to welcome prosperity and renewal.
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Flavours of Prosperity
Sofitel’s Flavours of Prosperity evening on February 16 transforms Kwee Zeen into a celebration of tradition and togetherness. The beachfront buffet showcases Asian-inspired dishes complemented by a spirited lion dance performance. For those seeking rejuvenation beyond the dining table, the resort extends festivities with specialized wellness treatments at Sofitel SPA from February 17–18, including the Gong Xi Fa Cai package combining sauna, reflexology, and facial rituals.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
A Mindful Way to Welcome Chinese New Year
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali similarly weaves wellness into every element of its celebration, taking a mindfulness-centered approach to Lunar New Year. Highlights include the Feast of Fortune reunion dinner at Ikan Beach Garden, Chinese New Year’s Day breakfast at Seasonal Tastes, and Fire Horse Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Bar & Lounge. Wellness enthusiasts can participate in Chi Nei Tsang therapy sessions and Qi Gong practice guided by Dr. Jitendra Pokhriyal, while every spa ritual includes a complimentary Fortune Aroma Salt.
The Apurva Kempinski Bali
An Extensive Celebration of Tradition
Back in Bali, The Apurva Kempinski orchestrates an extensive celebration throughout February. Lion dancers perform at the Pendopo Lobby on February 16 at 5:30 PM before proceeding to Bai Yun Restaurant. Pala Restaurant’s Sunday Brunchcation series showcases Chinese specialties from noon to mid-afternoon (IDR 798,000++ per person), while the February 16 evening presents dual experiences: a grand buffet at Pala (IDR 798,000++) and Bai Yun’s hot pot dinner (IDR 1,688,000++), where families gather around bubbling broths and fresh ingredients.
Grand Hyatt Singapore
A Grand Reunion: Double Festive Celebrations
In a rare calendar convergence that echoes the spirit of gathering, Grand Hyatt Singapore honors both Chinese New Year and Ramadan within the same season. StraitsKitchen presents A Grand Reunion buffet featuring Double Happiness and Good Luck Yu Sheng with smoked Atlantic salmon, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall with abalone and dried scallop, and wok-fried Alaska scallop with asparagus and lily bulb. À la carte Yu Sheng remains available from February 6 through March 3. Hari Raya celebrations follow on March 20 (dinner) and March 21 (lunch and dinner) with Daging Panggang carving stations and The Date Bazaar showcasing premium dates and Middle Eastern sweets.
Padma Resort Ubud
A Lunar Feast of Prosperity
For those who prefer mountain serenity to coastal energy, Padma Resort Ubud presents A Lunar Feast of Prosperity at The Puhu Restaurant on February 17. Nestled in Payangan’s tranquil highlands, the 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM buffet features prosperity Yusheng, dim sum selections, fresh sashimi, roasted duck, crispy pork belly, and premium seafood—a generous spread honoring traditional Lunar New Year flavors within an elegant setting.
Pullman Bali Legian Beach
A Night of Shared Flavours
The spirit of communal celebration continues at Pullman Bali Legian Beach, where Montage All Day Dining transforms into a vibrant gathering space on February 17 from 6:00 PM onwards. The festive buffet encourages togetherness through generous flavours and an open social atmosphere, featuring refreshing appetizers, Chinese-style cold cuts, and live cooking stations preparing dim sum, crispy duck rolls, char siu pork, and roasted specialties. Live acoustic music and an oriental Chinese dance performance add movement and color throughout the evening, creating energy without overpowering conversation.
Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
From Reunion Feasts to Sky-High Romance
Elevation takes on a different meaning at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, where Sky22 offers Lunar New Year dining above the city lights. The Harmonious Lunar New Year Semi-Buffet Dinner runs every Friday and Saturday evening from January 16 through March 28, 2026 (excluding February 14). Families visiting the nearby Church of St. Alphonsus can complement their jubilee with panoramic views and festive cuisine, with optional Auspicious Salmon Yusheng featuring smoked salmon, marinated octopus and jellyfish, crispy fish skin, and julienned vegetables.
Bali Beach Hotel, the heritage collection & The Meru Sanur
Gastronomic Artistry: A Month of Romance, Heritage, and Lunar Celebrations
Heritage meets hospitality at Bali Beach Hotel, where Roso restaurant presents Warisan Pecinan on February 16 (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM). The Chinese New Year’s Eve buffet features roasted duck, crispy pork belly, pork char siew, seafood fried noodles, and live dumpling stations, with complimentary Yu Sheng served to each table. The Harmony & Fortune Stay package rewards guests booking three or more nights in February with resort credits: IDR 600,000 for The Meru Sanur and IDR 300,000 for Bali Beach Hotel.
Orient Express La Dolce Vita Journey
Journey with VistaJet: European Elegance Meets Eastern Tradition
The theme of movement—central to the Year of the Horse—finds elegant expression aboard Orient Express La Dolce Vita through VistaJet Private World. Members receive bespoke Lunar New Year gifts upon departure before settling into refined service as the train traverses Italy’s iconic landscapes. The journey concludes in Rome at Hotel Minerva with a dedicated Lunar New Year dining experience blending Italian culinary tradition with Eastern inspiration.
AYANA Bali
From Culinary Delights to Cultural Wonders
Spectacle reaches its crescendo at AYANA Bali, where Liu Li Palace Seafood Restaurant offers Chinese New Year Hot Pot Special Edition and festive set menus from February 16 through March 3. The iconic Rock Bar hosts a countdown celebration on February 16 featuring Barongsai and dragon performances culminating in fireworks over Jimbaran Bay. Families can enjoy Lunar New Year-themed activities at AYANA Ocean Adventure and RIMBA Jungle Adventure playgrounds on February 17.
VistaJet: Seollal at The Hanok Heritage, South Korea
Celebrate Seollal with Heritage and Intention
For travelers seeking deeper ritual and reflection, VistaJet channels the Horse’s symbolism of movement and journey into exclusive experiences. The Seollal Signature Retreat at The Hanok Heritage in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, offers families an immersive Korean New Year within a private hanok estate surrounded by nature. The experience includes a bokjori good-fortune ritual, a private blessing journey to Guinsa Temple, traditional tteokguk rice-cake soup, a refined Seollal tea and bow ceremony, personalized Saju New Year outlook sessions, and Korean calligraphy workshops creating meaningful keepsakes.
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Lunar Feasts, Wellness Rituals, and Collaborative Art
Art and tradition intersect at Umana Bali, where family-style dining and the Yu Sheng ceremony are complemented by a collaborative installation with Indonesian design house Fuguku. The Fire Horse installation stands at the heart of the celebration, reflecting themes of renewal and connection. Children’s programming includes Fire Horse Coloring activities on February 16, creating keepsakes from the holiday.
Whether gathering for beachfront buffets in Bali, ascending to heritage temples in Korea, or traversing Italian countryside aboard legendary trains, these 2026 celebrations honor the Fire Horse’s spirit of movement, strength, and renewal—inviting travelers to welcome the new year with intention, connection, and hope for prosperity ahead.
